AMEX Platinum Charge Benefits - Q&A

[georgie23]

PP happens when the primary applies online and added you as her +1
It says 4 weeks but you do it online and I think it happens within a week
The other changes not sure

 

[daft009]

Hi all,

My partner just got approved for the card and I've been added as an additional cardholder. I'm wondering how long it generally takes to activate the Priority Pass membership and hotel status benefits (Hilton Honors Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Gold) for the additional cardholder?

2-5 days for the hotel status usually

 

[Doctore1003]

I recently had to call Amex as the primary cardholder to register my additional for PP. They said to call back in 3 days to get the PP number so my additional could set up their account and PP app (which is all you need to get into the lounges), and it worked fine.

 

[Daver6]

If this spreads, looks like more devaluation is on the way. While 20 visits for the primary member isn't too much of a restriction, the 10 for the secondary PP holder seems a bit stingy.

https://loyaltylobby.com/2024/10/09/american-express-cuts-platinum-cardholders-priority-pass-lounge-access/

 

[dein_gesicht]

Lucky I have like 5 PP accounts then

 

[dissector]

If this spreads, looks like more devaluation is on the way. While 20 visits for the primary member isn't too much of a restriction, the 10 for the secondary PP holder seems a bit stingy.

https://loyaltylobby.com/2024/10/09/american-express-cuts-platinum-cardholders-priority-pass-lounge-access/

I must say PP lounges were difficult to use for us... They were never opened when we needed them (at least in North America). European experience could be different...

 

[levelnine]

If this cuts down on crowding, I'm all for it. But I doubt it. A typical US churner will have 10+ cards with PP access. I think I have over 15.

 

[georgie23]

I must say PP lounges were difficult to use for us... They were never opened when we needed them (at least in North America). European experience could be different...

Used all over European summer and mostly was able to use
On weekend in Auckland place was empty on Monday

 

[georgie23]

Lucky I have like 5 PP accounts then

Wondering did you set them all up with differrent email addresses etc - Have access via multiple sources and looking at setting up for P2 on Amex USA - do I need to use my already existing account to link it up to or do I get another account to add to

 

[SeaWolf]

If this cuts down on crowding, I'm all for it. But I doubt it.

I suspect this isn't about crowding in the lounges, it's more about reigning in a small number of users who are using it excessively and costing a heap.